Goodbye Natalie, Goodbye Splendour

Goodbye Natalie, Goodbye Splendour by Marti Rulli is a detailed account of the events surrounding the mysterious death of Hollywood icon Natalie Wood, which occurred off the coast of Catalina Island on November 28, 1981. Published by Open Road Integrated Media on August 26, 2014, this reprint edition spans 390 pages and is presented in English. The narrative is primarily conveyed through the perspective of Dennis Davern, the captain of the yacht Splendour, who initially supported the account provided by Wood’s husband, Robert Wagner, but later grappled with guilt over his silence regarding the events of that night.
Readers will find an exploration of Davern’s emotional journey as he reflects on his time with Natalie Wood and the circumstances leading to her tragic death. The book delves into themes of biography and true crime, offering insights into the entertainment world and the social dynamics surrounding the rich and famous. Through Rulli’s collaboration with Davern, the narrative reveals the complexities of his relationship with Wood and the haunting memories that compelled him to finally share his story.
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Goodbye Natalie, Goodbye Splendour is the long-awaited, detailed account of events that led to the mysterious death of Hollywood legend Natalie Wood off the coast of Catalina Island on November 28, 1981. It is a story told by a haunted witness to that fateful evening: Dennis Davern, the young captain of Splendour, the yacht belonging to Wood and husband Robert Wagner. Davern initially backed up Wagner’s version of that evening’s events through a signed statement prepared by attorneys. But Davern’s guilt over failing Natalie tormented him. Davern reached out to his old friend Marti Rulli, and little by little, at his own emotional pace, he revealed the details of his years in Wood’s employ, of the fateful weekend that Natalie died, and of the events following her death that prevented him from telling the whole story-until now. Marti Rulli has been a lifelong resident of New Jersey. For thirty-five years, she has been employed in executive positions for newspaper corporations, commercial printing companies, and magazines. She runs her own advertising business and has been a freelance writer since 1972.
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